Spring 2016 Animation Auction

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The Spring 2016 Animation Auction features original production drawings and cels from Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Hanna Barbera, Chuck Jones, DreamWorks, Bill Melendez Studios, and others. The selection of artwork spans from the early 1930s with drawings of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, from Mickey Plays Papa and The Dognapper respectively, to recent classics such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Lion King, and The Princess and the Frog. Also in the offerings are original production cels and hand-painted backgrounds from vintage commercials for Lucky Charms, Rice Krispies, V8, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Dodge, Orkin Pest Control, to name a few.

In addition, there are artwork from The Pink Panther, Curios George, Hong Kong Phooey, Underdog, Static Shock, and much more. The highlight of the collection is an original Walt Disney signed cel of Charles Laughton, Freddie Bartholomew and Spencer Tracy from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood (1938).

Not just limited to artwork, the collection includes a Clarabelle Cow marionette signed by Bob Baker, a Robert Olszewski limited edition Tinker Bell gold jewelry box and glass bell jar display, several Robert Guenther Disney glass prototypes, and a 16" collectors edition Nautilus model from the TokyoSea grand opening on September 4, 2001. There is something for every animation art collector!

For more information, please contact us at (818) 937-9399 or by email at info@blacksparrowinc.com.
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE ITEMS OFFERED WERE ALL COLLECTED FOR THEIR DISPLAYABILITY, AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE IN WORKING CONDITION. Please call us at (818) 937-9399 or email us at info@blacksparrowinc.com for condition reports or any general inquiry.
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Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)101 - Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)
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Studio printed model sheet of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio. This piece was OK'd by Joe Grant and is dated 6-3-39. Image size 14" x 11"...
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Sold to i*****2 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet of Bacchus from Fantasia (Disney, 1940)102 - Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet of Bacchus from Fantasia (Disney, 1940)
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Studio printed model sheet of Bacchus from Fantasia. This piece was OK'd by Joe Grant. Image size 14" x 11". Good condition.
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Vintage Disney Comparative Size Model Sheet for The Magnificent Mr. Toad103 - Vintage Disney Comparative Size Model Sheet for The Magnificent Mr. Toad
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Studio printed model sheet of Mr. Toad, Mole, Water Rat, Angus MacBadger, Mr. Winkie and Weasel. Image size 14" x 11". Good condition.
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Sold to D********s for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet for The Reluctant Dragon (Disney, 1941)104 - Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet for The Reluctant Dragon (Disney, 1941)
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Studio printed model sheet of the Dragon from The Reluctant Dragon. This piece was OK'd by Joe Grant and is dated 11-7-40. Image size 14" x...
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Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet from The Reluctant Dragon (Disney, 1941)105 - Vintage Joe Grant Model Sheet from The Reluctant Dragon (Disney, 1941)
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Studio printed model sheet of the Boy from The Reluctant Dragon. This piece was OK'd by Joe Grant and is dated 11-13-40. Image size 14" x 1...
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Sequence of 50 Production Drawings of Goofy by George De Beeson (Disney,1940)106 - Sequence of 50 Production Drawings of Goofy by George De Beeson (Disney,1940)
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Rare set of 50 original 12 field animation drawings by George De Beeson in graphite and red pencil. Each drawing is on 5 peg hole paper with a product
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Original Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)107 - Original Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)
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Original full figure production drawing of Jiminy Cricket, from the feature film Pinocchio. The drawing has turned a slight brown. Image size 3.5&qu...
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Vintage Center Theater Premiere Program & Lithographs for Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)108 - Vintage Center Theater Premiere Program & Lithographs for Pinocchio (Disney, 1940)
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Rare original Center Theatre Premiere program folder. Includes four color lithographs, each 15" x 13" with a 10" x 8" image. Als...
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Framed Limited Edition Hand-painted Cel of Pinocchio (Disney 1992)109 - Framed Limited Edition Hand-painted Cel of Pinocchio (Disney 1992)
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A rare hand-painted pan limited edition taken from original artwork from the Disney animated feature film. The original animation drawings were transf
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Original Ward Kimball Sequence Production Drawing of all five Crows from Dumbo (Disney 1941)110 - Original Ward Kimball Sequence Production Drawing of all five Crows from Dumbo (Disney 1941)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawing of all five Crows. The art is in graphite and red pencil. Image size 2" x 1.25". The animat...
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Set of 3 Drawings of Dumbo, the Crows & Timothy from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)111 - Set of 3 Drawings of Dumbo, the Crows & Timothy from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawings of all five Crows, Timothy and Dumbo, in graphite and red pencil. Crow image size 2" x 1.25&quo...
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Sold to r*****l for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Original Production Drawing of Timothy from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)112 - Original Production Drawing of Timothy from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawing of Timothy. The art is in graphite and red pencil. Image size 2.5" x 3.25". The animator ha...
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Two Production Drawings of Timothy & All Five Crows from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)113 - Two Production Drawings of Timothy & All Five Crows from Dumbo (Disney, 1941)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawing of all five Crows and a drawing of Timothy holding a feather. Both drawings in graphite green and red p
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Original Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket (Disney, 1943)114 - Original Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket (Disney, 1943)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawing of Jiminy Cricket. The art is in graphite. Image size 6.5" x 9.75". The animator has writte...
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Original Model Drawing of Dumbo and Timothy (Disney, 1950s)115 - Original Model Drawing of Dumbo and Timothy (Disney, 1950s)
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Pair of original drawings of Dumbo and Timothy, showing different poses. Image size 8.25" x 4". There are a few glue stains at the upper r...
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Marc Davis Signed Limited Edition Disney Sericel of Dumbo and Timothy116 - Marc Davis Signed Limited Edition Disney Sericel of Dumbo and Timothy
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Limited edition sericel of Dumbo and Timothy on a color copy background signed by Marc Davis. Comes with the original Disney certificate of authentici
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Sold to d****9 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Animation Storyboard Model Sheets from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Disney, 1954)117 - Pair of Vintage Animation Storyboard Model Sheets from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Disney, 1954)
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Studio photographs of storyboard wall at the studio featuring Captain Nemo and the Crew of the Nautilus fighting the giant squid. Measures 16.5"...
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Sold to v*******y for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Animation Storyboard Model Sheets from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Disney, 1954)118 - Pair of Vintage Animation Storyboard Model Sheets from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Disney, 1954)
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Studio photographs of storyboard wall at the studio featuring Captain Nemo and the Crew of the Nautilus fighting the giant squid. Measures 16.5"...
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Original Production Drawing of Lady from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)119 - Original Production Drawing of Lady from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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Original drawing of Lady on a trimmed sheet of animation paper. Image size 1" x 2.25". Fine condition.
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Marc Davis Signed Limited Edition Disney Sericel of Lady and Tramp120 - Marc Davis Signed Limited Edition Disney Sericel of Lady and Tramp
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Limited edition sericel of Lady and Tramp on a color copy background signed by Marc Davis. Comes with the original Disney certificate of authenticity.
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Two Original 1950s Roy Williams Signed Magazine Submission Drawings121 - Two Original 1950s Roy Williams Signed Magazine Submission Drawings
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Roy Williams (1907-1976) joined the Disney Studio in 1930. he was a prolific story and gag artist and remained with Disney throughout his career. He g
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Original Production Drawing of Tony from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)122 - Original Production Drawing of Tony from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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Original 16 field 3-peg hole animation drawing of Tony in graphite. "John Lounsbery" written at the top right corner. Written at the lower...
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Original Production Drawing of Tramp from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)123 - Original Production Drawing of Tramp from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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Original 3-peg hole animation drawings of Tramp in graphite red and green. Image size 3" x 4". The animator has written the studio designa...
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Sold to D********s for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Original Production Cel of Jock from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)124 - Original Production Cel of Jock from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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Original full figure production cel of Jock. This 16 field cel has been trimmed, most likely from a pan cel. Image size 4.5" x 4". Very Fi...
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Sold to j*******s for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Original Production Cel & Model Sheet of the Beaver from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)125 - Original Production Cel & Model Sheet of the Beaver from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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Cel and model sheet of the Beaver from the feature film. The 16 field animation cel has been trimmed, most likely from a pan cel. The model sheet has
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Framed Limited Edition Hand-painted Cel from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)126 - Framed Limited Edition Hand-painted Cel from Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)
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A rare hand-painted pan limited edition taken from original artwork from the Disney animated feature film. The original animation drawings were transf
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Original Ward Kimball Signed Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1955)127 - Original Ward Kimball Signed Production Drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio (Disney, 1955)
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Original 12 field 5-peg hole animation drawing Jiminy Cricket in graphite and red pencil. Image size 3" x 5". The animator has written the...
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Original Production Drawing of Fauna from Sleeping Beauty (Disney,1959)128 - Original Production Drawing of Fauna from Sleeping Beauty (Disney,1959)
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This is the first film to use the CAPS system by Disney. Original pencil model sheet of Bernard and Bianca. There is a little yellowing at the upper l
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Original Jack Ozark Signed Production Drawing of King Hubert from Sleeping Beauty (Disney, 1959)129 - Original Jack Ozark Signed Production Drawing of King Hubert from Sleeping Beauty (Disney, 1959)
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Original 16 field 3-peg hole animation drawing of King Hubert. The art is in graphite with red pencil. Image size 6" x 7". The animator ha...
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Original Production Cel of Jiminy Cricket Signed by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston (Disney, 1960s)130 - Original Production Cel of Jiminy Cricket Signed by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston (Disney, 1960s)
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Original full figure production cel of Jiminy Cricket, signed by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas. Image size 4.5" x 4" (20" x 18&quo...
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Original Ollie Johnston Signed Production Drawing of Merlin from Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963)131 - Original Ollie Johnston Signed Production Drawing of Merlin from Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963)
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Original 16 field 3-peg hole animation drawing of Merlin. The art is in graphite. Image size 8" x 8". The animator has written the studio ...
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Original Production Cel of Merlin & Wart as the Owl & Fish from Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963)132 - Original Production Cel of Merlin & Wart as the Owl & Fish from Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963)
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Original Art Corner cel of Merlin and Wart as the Owl and Fish. Art Corner stamp on the back. In the original Art Corner Mat. Image size 3.75" ...
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Original Production Cel of Donald Duck from Donald's Fire Survival Plan (Disney, 1965)133 - Original Production Cel of Donald Duck from Donald's Fire Survival Plan (Disney, 1965)
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This is a 16 field cel of Donald as a firefighter from an educational cartoon. This short featured an introduction by Walt Disney about the importance
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Original Production Cel of Huey, Dewey & Louie from Scrooge McDuck and Money (Disney, 1967)134 - Original Production Cel of Huey, Dewey & Louie from Scrooge McDuck and Money (Disney, 1967)
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An early 16 field production cel of Donald Duck's nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie as they stand in Scrooge's money bin. This is 8 in the seque...
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Original Animators Gag Drawing of Donald Duck (Disney, 1960s)135 - Original Animators Gag Drawing of Donald Duck (Disney, 1960s)
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Original animators gag drawing of Donald Duck circa 1960s. On a larger sheet of paper with two drawings, you can see the animator working out the fina
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Original Production Drawing of Elliott from Pete's Dragon (Disney, 1977)136 - Original Production Drawing of Elliott from Pete's Dragon (Disney, 1977)
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Original 16 field 5-peg hole animation drawing of Elliott. The art is in graphite. Image size 5.25" x 5.5". The animator has written the s...
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Original Pencil Storyboard of Elliott from Pete's Dragon (Disney, 1977)137 - Original Pencil Storyboard of Elliott from Pete's Dragon (Disney, 1977)
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This is a great Bill Peet original pencil storyboard of Elliott watching Pete sail away in his cart. There are pinholes in the corners from being moun
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Production Cel of Mad Hatter from an Eastern Airlines commercial for Disney World (Disney, 1970s)138 - Production Cel of Mad Hatter from an Eastern Airlines commercial for Disney World (Disney, 1970s)
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Image size 3.5" x 6.25". The animator has written the studio designation "J113" at lower right to indicate this original's p...
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Original Production Drawing of Big Mama from The Fox and the Hound (Disney, 1981)139 - Original Production Drawing of Big Mama from The Fox and the Hound (Disney, 1981)
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Original 16 field animation drawing of Big Mama (voiced by Pearl Bailey) in blue pencil. Image size 6.25" x 5". The animator has written t...
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Original Production Drawing of Donald Duck from Mickey's Christmas Carol (Dinsey,1983)140 - Original Production Drawing of Donald Duck from Mickey's Christmas Carol (Dinsey,1983)
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Prior to this is the first sequence, Donald Duck had not been seen on the big screen in over 20 years. Original 16 field animation drawing of Donald i
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Rare Mark Henn 48 Drawing Sequence of Dawson from The Great Mouse Detective (Disney, 1986)141 - Rare Mark Henn 48 Drawing Sequence of Dawson from The Great Mouse Detective (Disney, 1986)
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Rare original 16 field production drawings of Dawson by Mark Henn in blue and graphite pencil. From Scene 37 Sequence 10. Image sizes approximately 4.
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Original Production Cel & Matching Drawing of Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales (Disney, 1987)142 - Original Production Cel & Matching Drawing of Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales (Disney, 1987)
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Original cel and matching production drawing of Scrooge McDuck, as voiced by Alan Young. Image size 5" x 6". Very Fine condition.
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Sold to e*****6 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Production Cel of Winnie the Pooh & Tigger from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Disney 1988)143 - Production Cel of Winnie the Pooh & Tigger from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Disney 1988)
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Original production cel of a Winter "Tigger Tackle" of Tigger and Winnie the Pooh. Contains a Disney seal at the lower right. Image size 6...
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Rabbit & Tigger Animation Cel & Drawing from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Disney, 1988)144 - Rabbit & Tigger Animation Cel & Drawing from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Disney, 1988)
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Original production cel and matching drawing of Rabbit giving Tigger a bath. Walt Disney Television seal at the lower right corner of both pieces. Ima
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Original Production Cel of Winnie the Pooh & Gang (Disney, 1980s)145 - Original Production Cel of Winnie the Pooh & Gang (Disney, 1980s)
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Original production cel featuring Owl, Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Roo, circa 1980s. This cel has been placed on a color copy backg
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Framed Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel #52/500 from Tummy Trouble (Disney, 1989)146 - Framed Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel #52/500 from Tummy Trouble (Disney, 1989)
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Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman find themselves close to the stratosphere in this incredible, hand-painted limited edition vertical pan cel from "...
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Rare Original Storyboard Drawing of King Triton from The Little Mermaid (Disney, 1989)147 - Rare Original Storyboard Drawing of King Triton from The Little Mermaid (Disney, 1989)
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Original pencil storyboard of King Triton from his entrance to the concert. Pinholes at the corners where it was pinned up on the story wall at the st
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Rare Original Storyboard Drawing of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid (Disney, 1989)148 - Rare Original Storyboard Drawing of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid (Disney, 1989)
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Original pencil storyboard of Sebastian from the concert scene. Pinholes at the corners where it was pinned up on the story wall at the studio, during
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Original Merchandise Art of Winnie the Pooh and Gang (Disney, 1980s)149 - Original Merchandise Art of Winnie the Pooh and Gang (Disney, 1980s)
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An original inked piece of merchandise art featuring Gopher, Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet. This large pan drawing has a fold down the m
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Original Production Drawing of Mickey Mouse from The Prince and the Pauper (Disney, 1990)150 - Original Production Drawing of Mickey Mouse from The Prince and the Pauper (Disney, 1990)
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Original 16 field 5-peg hole animation drawings of Mickey Mouse in graphite and red pencil. Image size 2.25" x 4". The animator has writte...
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